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Djibrilla Hima Hamidou
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Djibrilla Hima Hamidou (born 7 March 1965) is a Nigerien military officer and football official. He is known as "Pelé".[1]
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Early life
Djibrilla Hima Hamidou was born in Niamey and belongs to the Zarma ethnic group.[2]
Career
In 1999, he was linked to the 1999 Nigerien coup d'état.[3]
In 2013, Hamidou was re-elected President of the Federeation of Nigerien Football for a four-year term.[4]
In 2023, he was reportedly one of the leaders of the 2023 Nigerien coup d'état.[5]
In 2024, he was appointed to the FIFA Council.[6]
References
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